It is a pleasure to welcome you to this latest edition of UCD Connections. As alumni of this great university, I know you will be proud to see UCD ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in the 2027 QS Rankings. This follows sustained upward movement in our rankings over recent years across every aspect of our mission.
We are in the world’s Top 50 for sustainability and our reputation in international academia and among employers continues to grow. These outstanding achievements reflect the excellence and ambition that define UCD, and are a reflection of our outstanding graduates who make an impact across the world.
Pioneering research with societal impact continues to be one of the University’s greatest strengths. Our researchers and innovators are breaking the boundaries of existing knowledge and engaging creatively across disciplines to address challenges in areas such as climate, health, sustainability and AI.
Under our strategy, Breaking Boundaries, we are establishing a UCD AI Institute that will bring together researchers and educators from every part of the University to advance teaching, innovation and responsible leadership in one of the defining technologies of our age. It was a pleasure to welcome Nobel laureate Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, the ‘Godfather of AI’, back to UCD in June to give a lecture on the threats and opportunities associated with AI.
Our campus continues to evolve to support our diverse, dynamic and growing campus community. The official opening of our newest building, the O’Connor Centre for Learning, in March marked the start of a new era of teaching and learning that is already enriching the student experience. The landmark building, designed around flexible, collaborative and technology-enhanced learning, was made possible through the generosity of the late Eddie O’Connor, UCD alumnus, entrepreneur and leader in sustainability, together with investment from UCD Foundation’s philanthropic community, the State and the University.
Colleagues and students in the College of Science are moving into the completed North and West buildings of the O’Brien Centre for Science this academic year, marking the end of a major, long-term capital project and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in science education, research and discovery.
Meanwhile, across Belfield, work continues on our sports and student facilities, new student residences and enhancements to many of our existing academic spaces, including the James Joyce Library, creating a campus that is truly outstanding. If you haven’t been in Belfield for a while, come and visit. You will be amazed by the changes!
The past year offered important opportunities to celebrate our rich history while looking confidently to the future. We marked 100 years of agricultural education at UCD, recognising the profound contribution our graduates, researchers and partners have made to agriculture, food systems and environmental sustainability. We celebrated 20 years of the UCD Clinical Research Centre, whose groundbreaking work continues to improve patient care while advancing clinical research and innovation. And we also marked the 170th anniversary of the UCD Literary & Historical Society, founded by St John Henry Newman, whose vision of a university education that develops the whole person continues to inspire our mission today.
In the coming months, as Ireland continues its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we reflect on UCD’s contribution to Ireland in Europe. UCD’s graduates have always played significant leadership roles in Europe—seven of Ireland’s fourteen Commissioners are alumni, as is the Commission’s first female Secretary General, Catherine Day. UCD looks forward to continuing this tradition of contribution, by playing a leading role hosting a number of key Presidency events in AI, innovation and democracy in Belfield.
Throughout the year we celebrated our newest graduates at conferring ceremonies, recognised exceptional student achievement through the UCD Student Awards, and welcomed alumni back to campus for reunion celebrations. I had the pleasure of meeting many graduates at events around the world, who continue to speak with such affection for their time at UCD and the friendships and opportunities they found here. I am proud of the global reach and impact of the UCD community, and the enduring relationship between the University and our alumni.
Your continued engagement with UCD, as mentors, volunteers, advocates, supporters and ambassadors, enriches the University immeasurably. Whether you graduated recently or many decades ago, you remain an essential part of UCD’s story. Through your work, your leadership and your commitment to your communities, you are shaping the future in ways that reflect the values of this University.
As you read about the achievements, successes and impact of your fellow alumni in the pages that follow, I hope you will recognise the qualities that have always defined UCD: ambition, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world. At a time of profound global change, these values have never been more important.
Ad Astra. Go n-éirí go geal libh, Professor Orla Feely President of UCD
100 years of agriculture education: Pictured with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Government Buildings during a special commemorative event: UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely and UCC Prof. Sarah Culloty with UCD students Jenin Zaru, Shane Maher, Rachel O’Reilly and UCC students Bo Zhang, Megan and Lucas Janowski. | Photo by JASON CLARKEUCD O’Connor Centre for Learning.Conferrings at UCD.
Graduation isn’t the final chapter of your UCD journey. You are part of a global community of over 350,000 graduates worldwide, and your UCD story can continue long after you leave campus. Every year, the UCD Alumni team works behind the scenes to keep you connected, inspired, and supported.
Here is a snapshot of what we do, and we would love you to get involved in a way that works for you.
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
Accomplished alumni around the world bring the benefit of their expertise and experience to career panels and workshops, bridging the gap between current students and the professional world.
FOSTER MEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP
Each year, we match hundreds of students with alumni mentors, sparking personal growth and shaping future career paths.
RELIVE THE GLORY DAYS
We provide the resources, guidance, and planning support to help you organise memorable Class Reunions.
ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
We host receptions on graduation days, welcoming thousands of new graduates into the global alumni community each year.
SPAN THE GLOBE
Stay connected no matter where life takes you. We host vibrant networking, social, and career-focused events in Ireland and in locations around the world.
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Enjoy a range of benefits, discounts, and rewards sourced and tailored specifically for you, our alumni community.
GET INVOLVED AND STAY CONNECTED
If you have questions about the UCD alumni community, please get in touch at alumni@ucd.ie and visit ucd.ie/alumni/. By keeping your contact details up to date, you can make the most of many opportunities available to you as a UCD graduate. If you have changed your name, location, email address, phone number, or job, please update your details and be in with a chance to win a great prize.
UCD Alumni Awards 2026 celebrate those who are shaping the future
The annual UCD Alumni Awards celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments, enduring legacy and global reach of our UCD alumni community. Since their inception in 2014, the Awards have recognised individuals who exemplify excellence and embody the values of UCD through their work and contributions to society, and who are shaping the future across the fields they touch.
Each year, these awards spotlight alumni who have made a significant impact, across a wide range of fields. With a global alumni network of over 350,000 in 184 countries, awardees are selected from a hugely competitive pool of talent.
Winners are chosen for their intellectual curiosity, drive and ambition as well as their commitment to engaging for impact both within and beyond their professions. The UCD Alumni Awards pay tribute to the achievements of our most distinguished graduates, and also serve to inspire the next generation.
SOCIAL SCIENCES AWARD
FRANCES FITZGERALD / BSocSc 1971
Frances Fitzgerald is a globally recognised leader and advocate for equality. With over 20 years of parliamentary experience, she has held some of the country’s highest offices, including Tánaiste; Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation; Minister for Justice and Equality; and Ireland’s first-ever Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.
Before her election to the Dáil, Frances was Chair of the National Women’s Council of Ireland and Vice President of the European Women’s Lobby. From 2019 to 2024, Frances served as a Member of the European Parliament, where she was an influential voice on the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee, and the Development Committee. She served on the committee on the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware and was a representative delegate for the European parliament for EU/USA and EU/China relations. She was rapporteur for the groundbreaking EU Directive on Violence Against Women.
Frances was awarded the Légion d’honneur by the French government in 2024 for her work in equality. She received the Emily Winifred Dickson Award from the RCSI in 2026. She also serves on the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council as a European Representative, and is an Ambassador for Ruhama.
SCIENCE AWARD
SHEILA PORTER / BSc Botany & Microbiology 1970
Sheila Porter is the Founder and CEO of SciFest, and for more than 50 years she has been a driving force in promoting equal access to STEM education, inspiring generations of young people to discover the excitement, creativity, and life-changing opportunities STEM offers.
A former science teacher, Sheila founded SciFest in 2006. It is Ireland’s largest second-level STEM fair programme. She believes every student should have the opportunity to explore STEM through inquiry-based learning, regardless of gender, ability, or circumstance. Under her leadership, it has grown from a single fair into a nationwide programme of more than 165 events engaging over 15,000 students annually, with up to 60% female participation. Each year, SciFest students represent Ireland and win awards at prestigious international STEM competitions.
Throughout her career, Sheila has contributed extensively to STEM education. She has been a teacher at second level, a part-time lecturer in science education at third level, and a Master Trainer for Intel’s Design and Discovery Programme, training teachers in Ireland, Egypt, and Romania. She was also a guest speaker for a number of years at the Intel Educator Academy in the USA.
Sheila’s outstanding contribution has been recognised with honours including the Intel Educator of Excellence Award on three occasions, a British Council Teacher Award, the PharmaChemical Ireland ISTA Educator of the Year Award, and the Women in STEM Mentor of the Year Award.
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE AWARD
DR DESMOND J. GREEN / BE Chemical Engineering 1961
Dr Desmond J. Green is a chemical engineer, entrepreneur, educational pioneer, and cultural philanthropist. Over several decades, he has combined a distinguished professional career with significant contributions to Irish education and culture.
A graduate in Chemical Engineering from UCD, where he served as Auditor of the Literary and Historical Society, Desmond also studied and lectured at the University of New Brunswick, which later awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Returning to Ireland in 1971, he helped establish the Chemical Industry Association and, in 1977, founded MinChem, now Indaver Ireland Ltd, Ireland’s leading waste management company. He was a founder of the Dalkey School Project, Ireland’s first multi-denominational primary school.
Desmond helped establish the UCD Engineering Graduates Association, the University Industry Centre at UCD, and the first Campus Companies Venture Capital Scheme. He chaired the Ireland Canada University Foundation from 2014 to 2023. While living in Portugal, he was a founder member of the Ireland Portugal Business Network and of Oeiras International School.
The fine arts book James Joyce: A Life In Books, the Desmond J. Green Collection was launched this year, and his internationally significant James Joyce collection is on loan to the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI).
BUSINESS AWARD
DEEPAK CHAUDHARI / EMBA 2021
Deepak Chaudhari has over 25 years of experience in various leadership roles and has worked in India, USA, UK and Ireland. Now settled in Ireland with his family, he is the Chairman for the Ireland India Business Association (IIBA) and Country Head for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a major technology services company. Under his leadership, TCS has grown rapidly, and is now one of the largest IT services-based organisations in Ireland, creating a Global Delivery Centre and services across technology and business needs for Ireland, UK, US and Europe. The company also won the pensions auto-enrolment programme, a national initiative to boost Irish citizens’ financial well-being. As Chairman for IIBA, he leads activity in helping Irish companies to increase trade in India and Indian companies to expand in Ireland. IIBA has several key partner members, including UCD, TCS, Deloitte, PwC, William Fry, Dublin City Council, and Amneal. Under Deepak’s leadership, vibrant interactions take place across industry sectors such as technology, SMEs, education, aviation, pharma and medtech.
He is also a member of several other industry bodies, including AmCham, IBEC (Ireland’s largest lobby and business representative group), and BICC (British Irish Chamber of Commerce). He regularly participates in interactions with IDA, Enterprise Ireland, the Indian Embassy, IIBA, DFA, and other forums. Deepak’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Engineering (Pune, India), an Executive MBA from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, and awards from IMD (Switzerland), Haas Business School (California), and IIM (Bangalore).
SPORT AWARD
NORA STAPLETON / BSc Sports Management 2004
With over 20 years’ experience in the sport sector, Nora joined Sport Ireland in 2019 as Women in Sport Lead and is now Director of Strategic National Governing Body Programmes. She supports the development and delivery of national governing body initiatives, alongside continued responsibility for implementing the Women in Sport Policy. Prior to this, she held roles with the IRFU and Dublin GAA.
Nora is a recognised leader in advancing gender equality in sport, with expertise in policy development, strategic programme design and implementation, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with national governing bodies, local sports partnerships, government departments, and key stakeholders.
A former elite athlete, Nora represented Donegal in Gaelic football, winning two All-Ireland medals, was a member of the UCD team winning Dublin Women’s Soccer League titles (2003-2006) and three successive FAI Women’s Cup finals. She earned 50 caps for the Irish rugby team, competing in three Rugby World Cups (2010-2017).
ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARD
CATHAL GOAN / BA Irish 1975
A native of Belfast, Cathal Goan graduated from UCD in 1975 with a degree in Celtic Studies. He began his career in RTÉ as an archivist before becoming a radio producer and television producer/director. Cathal was head of RTÉ’s Irish language TV output before being appointed first head (Ceannasaí) of Teilifís na Gaeilge in 1994. In 2000, he became RTÉ’s Managing Director of Television, and in 2003 was appointed Director General, a position he held for seven years. He has a lifelong interest in Irish music, contributing occasional pieces to the journals Ceol and Béaloideas. He also teaches at the annual Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. Cathal has served as chair of the Irish Traditional Music Archive, and is currently chair of Comhairle Bhéaloideas Éireann and the Folklore of Ireland Foundation. He has been awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Letters by both Ulster University and the University of Galway.
RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND IMPACT AWARD
DR JENNY MELIA / BSc Chemistry 1992, PhD Chemistry 1997
Dr Jenny Melia is the CEO of Enterprise Ireland, the government’s enterprise development agency, which supports Irish-owned companies to start and scale, and to become global leaders in their field. It is her long-term ambition that exporting Irish companies will become the primary driver of the Irish economy.
As CEO, Jenny leads and supports the dedicated Enterprise Ireland team of almost 900 people, working across Ireland and the agency’s network of 42 offices around the world. Their focus is to help Irish businesses to grow and scale, to be profitable, productive, and competitive, and to create quality jobs across the country.
Over her 30-year career in Enterprise Ireland, Jenny has held various leadership positions within the organisation, including Chief Client Officer, Head of the High Potential Start-Up Division, and Head of National Research Programmes. A scientist by background, she holds a BSc and a PhD in Chemistry from UCD.
HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE AWARD
JIM O’TOOLE / BAgrSc 1989, MAgrSc 1992
Jim O’Toole was appointed CEO of Bord Bia in November 2022, a role in which he promoted Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture sectors, championing responsible food production and premium quality to position Ireland as a leader in global markets.
He is a former CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, and has held other senior positions in Bord Bia, including spearheading the development of Origin Green, the world’s only national food and drink sustainability programme. He has extensive experience in the global marketplace, having spent 15 years with Bord Bia in London, Milan and Paris.
Jim has been a board member of the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) and the Association of Chief Executives of State Agencies (ACESA). He holds a masters degree in Agricultural Science from UCD and has completed executive programmes at Hult Ashridge, Cranfield University, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, and Harvard Business School.
LAW AWARD
PAUL COLLINS / BCL 1984
Paul Collins has advised on company strategy, mergers, and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance. He was Senior Advisor and Partner at Centerview Partners LLS from 2014-2023, where he worked with C-suites and boards on long-term strategic issues, M&A, and financing in the industrials sector.
From 2008 to 2014, he served as a Vice Chairman of Barclays PLC’s North American Investment Banking Division, Energy and Chemicals. Previously, he held various leadership positions at Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, the Blackstone Group, and Salomon Brothers.
Paul started his career with the Jefferson Smurfit Corporation, and during his tenure in investment banking he advised on over $200 billion of M&A transactions and related financing, worldwide. He is currently a board member of Standard Lithium Ltd.
The founder of Moonlight Puppies Press, he has authored 13 children’s books, inspiring and encouraging kids everywhere to do the right thing, to care for others, to appreciate the importance of family, and to always be the very best they can be. All the proceeds from his book sales go to various children’s charities. Paul also devotes his time to advocating for and supporting men navigating prostate and other cancers.
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Civil Law Degree with Honours from UCD. He lives in Connecticut, USA, with his three children.
UCD is ranked 100th in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings. This significant milestone marks an increase of 18 places from last year and follows UCD’s sustained upward trajectory of recent years. It is a recognition of the University’s ambition and success across research, education, and global engagement.
High-impact research
Research Impact is one of the key indicators earning UCD its place in the global top 100. UCD is now number one in Ireland for Citations per Faculty (up 49 places) and International Research Network (up 57 places). Additionally, UCD places among the top 20 European universities for Horizon Europe funding for research and innovation.
Gains in reputation and sustainability
The latest rankings see UCD’s largest-ever increase in Employer Reputation (up 36 places), while Academic Reputation also increased (up five places). The University also continues to perform strongly in employability, remaining in the global top 100 for Employment Outcomes for graduates. Meanwhile, UCD’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ranking of 47th globally for this indicator.
Community and partnership
UCD’s achievement comes amid intensifying global competition, with thousands of institutions assessed annually for inclusion in the rankings. The University’s success and impact are driven by the support and commitment of everyone in our UCD community – faculty, students, staff, alumni and partners.
An tOllamh Geraldine Doyle; Uachtarán UCD, an tOllamh Orla Feely; an tOllamh Peter Doran; agus an tOllamh Patricia Maguire.
UCD CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF TRANSFORMING PATIENT CARE
UCD Clinical Research Centre (CRC) at UCD School of Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This milestone marks two decades of life-changing clinical research, bringing pioneering treatments from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside, and giving thousands of people access to clinical trials that have changed and saved lives.
UCD CRC is Ireland’s largest academic clinical research centre. It is unique in its broad focus on different diseases and health conditions, and its extensive support of the patient journey. Operating via a collaborative network of hospitals and primary care facilities, the CRC has enabled over 25,000 patients to access new therapies and enhanced medical care in Ireland over the past 20 years.
To date, the Centre has supported over €200 million in research funding for clinical studies that have yielded transformational outcomes. Landmark achievements include the development of life-altering CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) treatments for Cystic Fibrosis, as well as groundbreaking trials in respiratory diseases, rare diseases, and cancers.
During the Covid-19 crisis, the CRC participated in early interventional trials that helped to change the global course of the pandemic. In the wake of Brexit, the Centre partnered with UK universities to allow critical cancer trials to continue, ensuring vulnerable patients did not lose access to essential care.
The 20th anniversary of UCD CRC was commemorated with the launch of a special book at an event at UCD. 20Voices captures the profound human impact of the Centre through the personal stories of the patients, staff and leaders who built, supported and experienced the journey of UCD CRC.
Dr Dimitrios Argyropoulos (right) and Dr Thomas Macagno (second to right) with mushroom project team members.
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
UCD continues to rise in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability and has earned a place among the top 50 universities worldwide for Sustainability for the third consecutive year. Across the University, staff and students are committed to taking action and finding creative and ambitious solutions to sustainability challenges.
Organic digester tackles food waste on campus
UCD is the first university in Ireland to install an aerobic digester to help reduce campus waste. Oxygen and microbes turn food and green waste from campus restaurants into a nutrient-rich substrate, used as a soil enricher. The newly installed system benefits the environment and saves money that would be spent on waste disposal.
Circularity on campus with UCD-grown mushrooms
A small mushroom farm run by student volunteers is using discarded coffee grounds from the University Club to grow oyster mushrooms, which are then used in the Club’s restaurant. Dr Dimitrios Argyropoulos of UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering has been involved in the project, located at the UCD Greenacre Sustainability Hub.
Reusable cup use doubles in UCD cafes
The number of hot drinks sold in keep cups across UCD’s cafes and restaurants has doubled this year. A 50c charge on disposable dinnerware in the main restaurant has also resulted in a 54% reduction in wasteful packaging.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF AGRICULTURE AT UCD
This year, UCD proudly celebrates a century of agricultural education, research and innovation. In the 100 years since the establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture, UCD has made extraordinary contributions to agriculture and food science, and has played a central role in advancing agricultural knowledge, supporting rural communities and driving innovation across the agri-food sector.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD hosted a special commemorative event in Government Buildings to mark the centenary of the University Education (Agriculture and Dairy Science) Act 1926, legislation that established the Faculty of Agriculture at University College Dublin and the Faculty of Dairy Science at University College Cork.
UCD’s centenary celebrations have included the launch of a new book, A History of Agriculture at UCD, which traces the development of agricultural education at UCD from the Glasnevin Model Farm and Albert Agricultural College through to the establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture and its contribution to Ireland’s agricultural, food and rural development sectors.
Today, UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science educates approximately 3,000 students across 17 undergraduate and 16 graduate taught programmes. The School’s global reputation is reflected in international rankings, with UCD currently placed 7th in Europe and 43rd in the world for Agricultural Sciences, and 3rd in Europe and 24th globally for Food Science and Technology, by U.S. News & World Report.
JEFFREY SACHS VISITS UCD
World-renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development Jeffrey Sachs visited UCD in March to take part in a series of events. Professor Sachs was previously awarded UCD’s highest honour, the UCD Ulysses Medal, in 2016, in recognition of his outstanding global contributions.
Prof. Kate Robson Brown, Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, and UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely.
AI PIONEER GEOFFREY HINTON VISITS UCD
One of the world’s most influential AI researchers, Professor Geoffrey Hinton, visited UCD in June to give a lecture to UCD students and faculty. In his talk, ‘Are We Creating Alien Beings?’, Professor Hinton spoke of how humans might potentially co-exist with superintelligent AI, and reflected on the potential dangers of increasingly capable AI systems and the need for robust safety research and international cooperation.
To address the risks posed by advanced AI, he pointed to the importance of international collaboration on safety research and suggested that while geopolitical competition may drive advances in capability, there is still scope for cooperation on ensuring that AI systems remain safe and beneficial.
An emeritus distinguished professor at the University of Toronto, Professor Hinton was co-awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. The same year, he received the UCD Ulysses Medal in recognition of his immense global contributions.
Siobhán Talbot at the conferring of her honorary doctorate at UCD.
Influential business executive and alumna of UCD College of Business Siobhán Talbot has been awarded an honorary doctorate. Siobhán was the first woman appointed to the role of CEO of Glanbia, and the second woman ever to lead an Irish-listed company.
Honorary degrees were also conferred on Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, and Dr Fabiola Gianotti, Director General of CERN, a leading figure in the discovery of the Higgs boson.
Other recipients of honorary doctorates include Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell; former US Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley; Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency Laura Burke; Irish composer Michael McGlynn; agricultural leader Michael Berkery; economist Paul Sweeney; and business leader and philanthropist Mark Dobbin.
JOYCE AWARDS
In the past academic year, UCD’s Literary and Historical Society (L&H) has honoured comedian, actor and author Ardal O’Hanlon and singer-songwriter and musician Danny O’Donoghue with James Joyce awards. Considered one of the highest honours bestowed by any student society in Ireland, the James Joyce award is presented to public figures who have made an outstanding contribution in their field.
CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
The first graduating class of UCD’s BA Humanities in Creative & Cultural Industries was celebrated at the inaugural capstone showcase unveiled by UCD President, Professor Orla Feely, and Professor Emily Mark-Fitzgerald, School of Art History & Cultural Policy. The innovative four-year course prepares students for careers in the cultural and creative industries. Already, students have undertaken internships at organisations including Disney, LADbible Ireland, BOYS+GIRLS, RTÉ, Element Pictures, TBWA and MoLI. This new BA Humanities programme was developed as part of the Creative Futures Academy, a partnership between UCD, NCAD and IADT.
It is my great pleasure to share with you some of the exciting developments taking place across the College of Science. Despite the rapid changes going on in the world, I am struck by the energy of our faculty, staff and students, who continue to deliver impactful science across discipline boundaries.
As I reflect on the past year, it has been another very busy period. The Science Phase III building project remains on track, and the fully renovated Science North building was returned to use in January. One feature is a series of displays, highlighting eight of our ongoing research stories. If you plan to visit the campus, please take some time to visit this interactive exhibition. The West building is in its final phase of fit-out and is planned to be operational by the end of this year.
Elsewhere, AIMSIR, UCD and Met Éireann’s new Centre for AI, Meteorological Services, Innovation and Research, was launched. The Centre will harness artificial intelligence to transform weather forecasting, while supporting Ireland’s preparation for the growing risks posed by climate change.
Teaching and learning remain at the heart of our mission. We are continually evolving our programmes to ensure that our graduates are equipped not only with deep disciplinary knowledge, but also with the critical thinking, creativity and adaptability needed in our rapidly changing world.
As alumni, you also play a vital role in our science community. Your continued engagement through mentoring, collaboration, and philanthropy helps to shape our future and inspires the next generation of scientists. I encourage you to stay connected and involved in the many ways available.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the College of Science. I look forward to continuing to build on our shared achievements in the years ahead.
UCD led a €1.5M biodiversity programme to restore native oyster reefs to strengthen coastal resilience.
In October, UCD led a new €1.5M biodiversity programme to restore native oyster reefs to strengthen coastal resilience. “We will assess how these reefs can stabilise sediments, improve biodiversity, enhance water quality, and provide a natural buffer to the impacts of climate change, all while supporting the sustainable use of our harbours and ports,” said Project Coordinator Dr Paul Brooks, UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science.
Researchers at UCD identified a genetic ‘switch’ determining the sex of cannabis plants, and found that the same key genes were found in hops. This could have practical implications for agriculture, where female plants are economically preferred.
UCD scientists discovered a previously unknown ‘courier system’ that cells use to deliver coherent biological messages between each other, opening new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology. These systems also possess ‘keys’ to natural (endogenous) gateways, allowing them to reach biological locations currently inaccessible in conventional delivery medicine.
UCD maths ace Mhyls Salapuddin was an awardee of the prestigious RIA Hamilton Prize, the top accolade for undergraduate mathematical students. Mhyls was among nine students recognised by the Royal Irish Academy for mathematical excellence.
UCD Athletics Club sprinter and Computer Science alumnus Bori Akinola claimed the title of Ireland’s fastest man, setting a new 60m Irish record at the Belgrade Indoor Meeting. At the World Indoor Tour Gold meet, Akinola clocked a time of 6.54 seconds to finish in second place, taking three hundredths of a second off the record set by fellow UCD Ad Astra alumnus Israel Olatunde in 2023.
Athletics star and Chemistry alumna Nicola Tuthill won silver at the European Throwing Cup. Tuthill achieved a personal best of 72.73, claiming the title at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Poland. The Ad Astra Elite Sport Scholar made her Olympic debut in the hammer at the 2024 Olympic Games.
The University launched its ‘Space Strategy to 2030’ in May, with an ambitious plan to position Ireland as an international leader in space research, innovation and higher education. The strategy sets out UCD’s vision for expanding Ireland’s role in the rapidly growing global space economy, expected to exceed €850 billion over the next decade.
Pictured at the launch of the AIMSIR Centre, Prof. Andrew Parnell, Director; Prof. Orla Feely, UCD President; James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Prof. Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact; and Eoin Moran, Director of Met Éireann.Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec; Mhyls Salappudin, UCD Mathematics student; and Prof. Kip Thorne, the 2025 Hamilton Speaker.A pristine native oyster bed habitat in Connemara, County Galway, undergoing active research.UCD AC sprinter Bori Akinola celebrating a personal best in the 100m at the Stratford Speed GP.VPRII Prof. Kate Robson Brown, Dr Nicholas Brereton, Dipti Pandya, Assoc. Prof. Morgan Fraser, Prof. Lorraine Hanlon, Dr David McKeown, Prof. Michela Bertolotto, Dr Ronan Wall (Réaltra), Prof. Sheila McBreen, and Dr Kevin Murphy.Representing UCD, Nicola Tuthill in the women’s hammer throw.Assoc. Prof. Rainer Melzer, UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science.Assoc. Prof. Yan Yan, UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science and Fellow at UCD Conway Institute, and Prof. Kenneth Dawson, Director of Centre for BioNano Interactions, Conway Fellow, and Chair of Physical Chemistry at UCD School of Chemistry.
The past year showcased the strength and ambition of UCD College of Business. Through outstanding teaching, impactful research and growing global recognition, the College continued to deliver world-class thinking and develop leaders equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
The first-ever business school Research Impact Conference was hosted with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Academy of Management. The conference welcomed over 170 international business school leaders to UCD in a shared effort to rethink research culture in the business school community.
UCD College of Business was awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a further five years by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most respected institutions for business education.
The second annual UCD College of Business Impact Makers Summit welcomed almost 200 alumni. International insight, academic excellence and business impact came together in a series of standout discussions on the future of connectivity, artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation and resilient business growth.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the innovative MSc in Aviation Finance programme, a European first designed to develop the next generation of aviation lessor management talent to ensure that Ireland remains a leader in the sector. To commemorate the milestone, the School welcomed influential aviation finance leaders for a thought-provoking discussion on the past, present and future of the aviation sector.
UCD Smurfit School students continued to excel, and for the fifth year in a row, took the top spot at the CFA Ireland Research Challenge Champions, going on to represent Ireland at the EMEA regional semi-finals.
At our Singapore campus, the Singapore Eco Fund, supported by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, launched a training project to produce seeding paper with 10 partner institutions, including Google, Oanda and our partner Kaplan.
UCD Quinn School partnered with EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability team to bring the groundbreaking Four Futures experience to campus, marking the first time this respected initiative was delivered within a third-level institution. The sessions were led by UCD Quinn School alumna Chloe Carton Ryan, now a Senior Manager in EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services, alongside fellow UCD alum Ben Johnson. UCD Quinn School also celebrated its annual Awards Night, where this year’s celebration was particularly special, and introduced two new honours in memory of Brian J. Hillery, recognising student excellence in both learning and professional development.
The Financial Times ranked UCD Smurfit School in 23rd place among the top 30 European Business Schools.
Professor Bill Roche, Chair of Industrial Relations and Human Resources, was honoured for his internationally recognised research in industrial relations and public policy with his admission as a Member to the Royal Irish Academy. Described as “an expert’s expert”, his work has strongly influenced the understanding of Irish and comparative industrial relations.
The Irish Academy of Management (IAM) honoured Professor Susi Geiger with the 2025 Distinguished International Scholar Award, marking the first time an Irish academic has received this honour. As a leading international expert on pharmaceutical and digital markets, Professor Geiger also delivered the prestigious Laurence Crowley Lecture.
Professor Roland Erne was awarded the Jean Monnet Chair in the field of European Integration, Employment Relations and Just Transition. The award recognises his outstanding academic profile and the long-lasting impact of his work.
For the tenth consecutive year, the Financial Times ranked UCD Smurfit School in 23rd place among the top 30 European Business Schools. The Smurfit MBA remains the only Irish MBA to feature in the FT MBA rankings (73rd place), with the Executive MBA at 86th, MSc in Management (CEMS) at 33rd, and MSc in Finance at 64th.
For the second year, UCD Smurfit Executive Development achieved a top 10 ranking, across schools with the UK and Ireland listed as their primary location, for its Open Enrolment and Custom Programmes in the 2026 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings. In the Open Enrolment ranking, the School continued in the number one position in Ireland for the 10th year running.
Prof. Anthony Brabazon, Dean of UCD College of Business; Prof. Federica Pazzaglia, Director of UCD Smurfit School; and students James Burke and Lauren Dufficy celebrate 10 years placing in the top 30 of the Financial Times European Business Schools ranking.Tammy L. Madsen, President, Academy of Management; Anthony Brabazon, Dean of UCD College of Business; Eileen McAuliffe, AACSB EVP, Chief Thought Leadership Officer, and Managing Director for EMEA at the AACSB Research Impact Conference.10th anniversary of MSc in Aviation Finance event, with Dr Emmet Oliver, UCD, Prof. John Cotter, UCD, Prof. Tony Brabazon, UCD, Peter Juhas, CFO, AerCap, Catharine Ennis, CLO, SMBC Aviation Capital, Ross O’Connor, CFO, Avolon, and Prof. Thomas Conlon, UCD.Dr Cormac Mac Fhionnlaoich (Academic Mentor), Guoxuan Huang (MSc in Quantitative Finance student), Beth Murray (MSc in Finance student, BComm ’25), Marie Gillespie (AIB, Professional Mentor), Josh Gantly (MSc in Finance student, BComm ’24), Michael Nealon (MSc in Finance student, BComm ’24) and David Crowe (MSc in Quantitative Finance student, Economics & Finance ’25) at the CFA Ireland Research Challenge.Chloe Carton Ryan and Ben Johnson at EY’s groundbreaking Four Futures experience.Adeola Idowu, winner of the inaugural Brian J. Hillery Business Internship Award.Prof. Bill Roche was honoured with admission as a Member to the Royal Irish Academy. Pictured with his wife Mary and son Kevin (BCL ’17).UCD Smurfit School partnered with Rugby Players Ireland to expand leadership development opportunities for players through two MBA scholarships. Pictured: Dr Deirdre Lyons, Director of Player Development & Welfare, Rugby Players Ireland; Stacey Flood, Olympian and professional rugby player; Scott Penny, UCD BComm alumnus and Leinster Rugby player; and Prof. Federica Pazzaglia, Director of UCD Smurfit School.Prof. Susi Geiger was honoured with the Irish Academy of Management (IAM) Distinguished International Scholar Award.Singapore Eco Fund training project with students to produce seeding paper.
It has been another incredible year for the College, with an important milestone reached and fantastic achievements across the Schools.
The 10th anniversary celebration of the establishment of UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences highlighted the long-term success of its foundational, radical premise: structural integration. Founded on the belief that 21st-century threats like pandemics, food insecurity and climate change cannot be solved by single disciplines working in isolation, the College co-located five distinct schools to drive highly efficient, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research. This collaborative approach directly culminated within just ten years in the UCD Centre for One Health being officially designated as a recognised World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre.
The milestone event brought together thought leaders, industry partners, and frontline practitioners to map out the next phase of this ecosystem. Headlining the evening was an evocative discussion with UCD alumnus and former WHO Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, Dr Mike Ryan. The gathering also celebrated a decade of answering these exact challenges, leveraging UCD’s elite global rankings built over the last ten years in Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Agriculture to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Two of the schools in the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences are in the Top 50 in QS World University Rankings by Subject: Nursing is now ranked 41, with Veterinary at number 44.
The new Registered Nurse Programmes Standards were published in August 2025. Associate Professor Mary Ryder, of UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, was integral to a new approach that will inform the undergraduate nursing curriculum for the next decade, shaping nursing care for the future.
In October, Minister James Lawless launched Precision Oncology Ireland, Phase 2 (POI-2). The €28M programme unites universities, charities and industry to deliver next-generation cancer care. Phase 2 comes after five years of impact from this unique strategic partnership.
A UCD School of Medicine project providing advanced training in pre-hospital emergency care of trauma-related casualties to civilian and military first responders in Ukraine was honoured with a state award by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during his first official visit to Ireland in December 2025.
In December, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science marked 70 years of physiotherapy and showcased sport as a tool for inclusion. Promotional videos launched in April on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
School researchers made waves globally, securing significant funding for groundbreaking research and being recognised for contributions to their fields, including Dr Alison Connolly, who commenced the Human Biomonitoring for Ireland environmental chemical exposure study in 2025.
School researchers made waves globally, securing significant funding for groundbreaking research.
Among six transatlantic research initiatives funded by the UCD-UC Davis alliance was a study exploring “AI in Veterinary Medicine for One Health”, led by Professor Conor McAloon, Director of UCD School of Veterinary Medicine’s Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology & Risk Analysis, and Dr Pamela Kelly, Associate Professor, in collaboration with Professors Claire Gormley and Brendan Murphy from UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. Bringing together researchers from Ireland and California to tackle international hurdles in artificial intelligence, sustainable food networks and the One Health framework, the research will prioritise the creation of digital twin architectures and predictive modelling to optimise the simulation and identification of livestock pathogen surges.
In June, Minister James Lawless launched a groundbreaking new tertiary degree, the first of its kind in UCD, with UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, and Dunboyne College, at the Louth & Meath Education and Training Board.
The School’s centenary year celebrations also commenced, with the launch of the book A History of Agriculture at UCD, and an event at Government Buildings marking the University Education (Agriculture and Dairy Science) Act, 1926, which was attended by the Taoiseach and ministers.
10th Anniversary Speakers: Dr Rebecca Corrigan, Prof. Barry McMahon, Dr Sara Dada, Prof. Tony Holohan, Dr Mike Ryan, UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely, Prof. Michael Keane, Emily Hourican, Dr Ana Pereira Doval.Assoc. Prof. Mary Ryder.Siobhan Gaynor, Advanced Cancer Patient Council member and patient researcher; Prof. Donal Brennan, UCD Professor of Gynae-Oncology, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Mater Hospital and Deputy-Director of POI; Prof. Walter Kolch, Director of Precision Oncology Ireland and Systems Biology Ireland (based at UCD); Dr Siobhan Roche, Director of Science for the Economy, Taighde Éireann–Research Ireland; Prof. Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact.President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, presenting a Golden Heart Award to Emeritus Prof. Gerard Bury, UCD School of Medicine and UCD Centre for Emergency Medical Science, in recognition of his co-founding the UCD Ukraine Trauma Project.Attendees celebrate 70 years of physiotherapy at UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science.Celebrating transatlantic research initiatives funded by the UCD-UC Davis alliance is a study exploring “AI in Veterinary Medicine for One Health”.Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, pictured at the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), officially launching the new Tertiary Degree in Agricultural Science.Prof. Frank Monahan and Prof. Karina Pierce at the launch of A History of Agriculture at UCD.
From the classroom to the corridors of policy influence, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law is helping to shape society through world-class research and education. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with nine of the College’s eleven Schools ranked among the top 100 worldwide.
The College’s 10th anniversary marked a significant milestone in our celebration of a decade of excellence in research, education, innovation and public engagement. The year-long programme of events brought together students, staff, alumni, partners and members of the wider community to explore our College’s contribution to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing society.
In March 2026, a major highlight of the anniversary programme was the College’s Research and Engagement Day, which brought together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and community partners to explore how research can inform policy and address societal challenges. Through keynote discussions, research showcases and interdisciplinary workshops, the event demonstrated the breadth and impact of research taking place across the College, while fostering new collaborations and strengthening connections beyond the University.
The anniversary year also saw the launch of the inaugural Annual Social Sciences Lecture, featuring Professor Wayne Holmes on AI and Education; the College’s first Transition Year Programme; The Observer Effect podcast series; and a public lecture by UCD Social Sciences Alumni Awardee Paul O’Brien on human rights and democracy. Together, these initiatives highlight the College’s commitment to public engagement, outreach and informed dialogue on key societal issues.
UCD Sutherland School of Law hosted many distinguished events during the year, reinforcing its position as a leading centre for legal scholarship, public debate and engagement. In March 2026, the School welcomed Mr Justice Gerard Hogan to deliver the prestigious John M Kelly Memorial Lecture, where he reflected on the legacy of Professor John Kelly and the development of Irish constitutional law.
In addition, UCD Sutherland School of Law, in partnership with the UCD Dublin European Institute, welcomed Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, who addressed staff and students on Europe’s competitiveness, democratic values and role in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
College research is helping to shape evidence-based policymaking on key economic, social and environmental challenges.
Together, these events highlight the School’s ability to attract leading figures from the judiciary, public service and international policymaking, while creating opportunities for students, staff and the wider community to engage with issues of national and global significance.
The College continued to play an important role in informing public policy through engagement with government bodies and national policy discussions. Notable contributions included Dr Enda Hargaden’s engagement on investment taxation reforms, Professor Lisa Ryan and Dr Nora Strecker’s recommendations on energy policy, and Dr Micheál Collins’s work examining inheritance taxation and intergenerational fairness in Ireland. These contributions demonstrate how College research is helping to shape evidence-based policymaking on key economic, social and environmental challenges facing Ireland.
The College’s research excellence continued to be recognised through major European research awards and projects. These included a €2 million ERC Consolidator Grant awarded to Dr Laura K. Taylor of UCD School of Psychology for GENERATION EU, exploring how European identity develops among young people. A €1.5 million ERC Starting Grant was awarded to Dr Lucía Tiscornia of UCD School of Politics and International Relations for research on criminal governance and welfare systems in Latin America.
The College also secured Horizon Europe funding through Four4All, a €3.1 million project co-led by Dr Orla Kelly of UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, examining the impacts and implementation of shorter working weeks across Europe.
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell, pictured with UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely, received an honorary doctorate from UCD in recognition of his outstanding contributions to law and public service.Prof. Niamh Moore-Cherry with Paul O’Brien, former Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, and UCD Social Sciences 2025 Alumni Awardee, following his lecture, Human Rights Work in the Trump Era.Prof. Niamh Moore-Cherry, Principal of UCD College of Social Sciences and Law; Prof. Michelle Norris, Geary Institute; Assoc. Prof. Stefan Müller, UCD School of Politics and International Relations; Cathy Madden, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; and Richard Bruton, Chairperson of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and former Government Minister, pictured at Research and Engagement Day 2026.Prof. Colin Scott, UCD Registrar; Prof. Niamh Moore-Cherry, Principal of UCD College of Social Sciences and Law; Avril Ryan, CEO of Gaisce; Prof. Alessandro Benati, Head of UCD School of Education; Assoc. Prof. Shane Bergin, UCD School of Education and Gaisce Council Member; and UCD students and Gaisce participants Deksha Shankar and Meabh Lavelle, pictured at the UCD and Gaisce partnership, which established a first-of-its-kind elective module enabling students to pursue their Gaisce Award as part of their university experience.Dr Niall Muldoon, Ireland’s Ombudsman for Children, received an honorary doctorate from University College Dublin in recognition of his distinguished career championing children’s rights and welfare.Prof. Niamh Moore-Cherry, Principal of UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, with Vedansh Arora, recipient of the UCD Award for Contribution to UCD and Society, at the UCD Student Awards.Yang Fei, BSc Social Sciences, Economics, Mathematics & Statistics, received a UCD President’s Award, recognising the energy, leadership and service she has brought to university life.Ciarán Conlon, Director of Public Policy at Microsoft Ireland, with Dr Elizabeth Farries and Prof. Eugenia Siapera of UCD Centre for Digital Policy at the launch of the new MSc in Digital and AI Policy.
The College of Engineering and Architecture celebrated excellence and diversity amongst its students, alumni and staff, starting with the annual Engineering Graduates Association (EGA) Awards Ceremony in November 2025. Alumnus Brendan O’Callaghan, Executive Vice President at Sanofi, was presented with the Distinguished Graduate Award.
A new Engineering Impact Award recognises excellence and leadership. The first awardee, Sósanna Ní Dhubháin, has worked with the Aston Martin Formula One Team and is an inspirational role model for young women going into engineering careers.
Gold medals were presented to the students with the highest grades, and scholarships and bursaries were presented in recognition of academic achievements. These awards are made possible by the generous support of our alumni and corporate sponsors.
The EGA Research Day in November saw UCD engineering graduates revisit the campus to see the impressive work being undertaken across the Schools of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.
Alumni and students came together in January, when the College, the EGA, the UCD Women+ in STEM Society and Arup hosted an industry networking event for engineering students at Arup’s Dublin headquarters. Students learned about projects across multiple disciplines, gained insight into real-world engineering practice, and met with graduates pursuing careers in Arup.
The College has become increasingly diverse, and we welcome the richness it brings. In August 2025, UCD School of Civil Engineering organised an Indian Independence Day celebration. Led by Assistant Professor Saptarshi Sen, it was attended by staff and students campus-wide, and showcased Indian culture and heritage through Rangoli art, music, traditional attire, and food.
In April, Landscape Architecture opened the end-of-year exhibition in the studio spaces in Newstead. On display were the final projects of students from Years 1, 2 and 4, and the Masters programme. These projects represented an enormous investment of time and effort, and students curated an exhibition that met professional standards. The LARC SOC hosted a wonderful reception, complete with drinks and finger food.
In May, UCD Architecture, in partnership with ArcSoc, welcomed students, families, alumni and the wider architectural community to Richview for the 2026 End-of-Year Show and awards, which had the defining message of ‘potential.’ Head of Architecture, Assistant Professor Paul Kenny, welcomed State Architect and Principal Architect at the OPW, Conor Sreenan, a UCD alumnus, who opened the show.
The new Engineering Impact Award recognises excellence and leadership.
Guests toured the studios and viewed the exceptional work. A panel discussion, ‘Absolute Wasters’, was moderated by Professor Hugh Campbell, with Tanad Aaron, Ciarán Cuffe, Jane Larmour, Ste Murray and Orla O’Kane.
Also in May, the College of Engineering & Architecture welcomed 45 Transition Year students to campus for its week-long Engineering Your Future programme. Designed to inspire them to consider a future in engineering, students attended interactive talks and presentations, took part in group-based projects and activities, met students and visited local industry partners.
This year, a new undergraduate stream in Sustainable Systems Engineering was introduced, responding to the need for engineers to lead and implement the global transition to sustainable bio-based supply chains, and to support the emerging circular bioeconomy.
Participants and alumni of the Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) took centre stage at AgTechUCD, Lyons Farm, in May for our second annual showcase. Delivered by UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering in partnership with NovaUCD and Teagasc, FAST-IP is a needs-led programme empowering innovation-curious professionals to learn and apply entrepreneurial skills for the rapid advancement of market-ready business solutions for the agrifood industry.
The College celebrated the end of the academic year with the first College Community Day. Led by Associate Professor Veronica Sofianos, College Vice-Principal for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the UCD Engineering Society, the event brought students together to promote well-being and foster a sense of community.
Sosanna Ní Dhubháin, Emeritus Associate Professor David Timoney and Brendan O’Callaghan.Architecture end-of-year show.Indian staff and students performing Indian music in traditional Indian attire; the Rangoli art form is showcased on the floor.Transition Year students participating in UCD’s Engineering Your Future programme.Transition Year students participating in UCD’s Engineering Your Future programme.The FAST-IP team and programme participants on-site at UCD Lyons Farm, celebrating a major €1.2M funding milestone.Traditional music provided by UCD students and Prof. Simon Kelly (second from left).
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